Malt cakes are small shortbread cookies made with maltose or other sweeteners and usually have a strong malty flavor and crunchy texture. The main ingredient of malt cakes is maltose, and the taste can vary depending on the recipe. Some malt cakes may also have other flavorings added, such as chocolate, nuts or dried fruits, to increase the taste and flavor. Ale cakes are typically eaten as a snack or afternoon tea, and can be enjoyed on their own or with tea, coffee or other beverages.
In Hong Kong and Taiwan, there are usually 3 types of maltose biscuits:
1. Packaged maltose cakes
This type can be found in supermarkets or brand official stores, and is more convenient to carry, store and eat.
Element
The ingredients of packaged maltose biscuits may vary depending on the brand and product flavor, but may generally include:
- maltose
- flour
- malt
- granulated sugar
- vegetable oil
- milk powder
- salt
- sodium bicarbonate
- ammonium bicarbonate
- Leavening agent
- spices
Nutrition and Calories
The following is a nutritional value comparison table of some different brands of packaged malt cakes from Hong Kong and Taiwan . Each 100g serving contains:
| 100 grams per serving | brand | Zhang Cheng | Zhang Cheng | Zhang Cheng | Zhang Cheng | Shouda | Shouda | Shouda | Shouda | Shouda | Garden | Lukang Lai |
| Nutrition | product name | Original malt cake | Brown sugar malt cake | Seaweed malt cake | Peanut Malt Cake | Brown sugar malt cake | Salted Egg Malt Cake | Sautéed seaweed malt cake | Honey Lemon Malt Cake | Mango malt cake | Malt Shortbread | malt cake |
| heat | Big card | 431 | 434.4 | 353 | 451.1 | 483.3 | 495.5 | 484 | 469.3 | 449 | 442 | 412 |
| protein | gram | 3.1 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 7.4 | 6.4 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 9.1 | 7.5 |
| Fat | gram | 10.7 | 11.8 | 2.9 | 14.3 | 20.9 | 23.9 | 23.2 | 19.3 | 13.6 | 13.7 | 10.6 |
| Saturated fat | gram | 4.6 | 2.84 | 2.1 | 5.4 | 0.6 | 10.7 | 10.1 | 9 | 1.5 | 7.4 | 2.1 |
| Trans fat | gram | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| carbohydrate | gram | 78.6 | 78.3 | 99 | 72.5 | 69.5 | 62.7 | 62.4 | 69.3 | 76.3 | 69.1 | 78.2 |
| sugar | gram | 27.7 | 30.2 | 24.7 | 25.4 | 31.1 | 21.5 | 25.4 | 31.8 | 25.6 | 14.2 | not offered |
| sodium | milligrams | 168 | 261 | 214 | 165 | 293 | 387 | 421 | 171 | 165 | 480 | 231 |
2. Street ale cake snack
One of the most famous in Taiwan is Dihua Street Pure Malt Biscuits, located in Taipei , which offers made-to-order malt biscuits that require long queues during certain peak hours, and also offers packaged products to go .
The disadvantage of street ale biscuits is that it takes more time and effort to get a biscuit snack, but for some it can be a lifestyle and cultural treat.
3. Homemade ale cake
It's made simply by putting maltose syrup on wafer biscuits . It is usually a thin layer sandwiched between 2 wafer biscuits, and the amount depends on your preference.
One problem with homemade malt cakes is that the malt syrup is very sticky and usually requires heating (such as a microwave) to liquefy it and make it easier to place onto the cookie. If maltose syrup sticks to the table, plate, or knife, it will take some effort to clean.
generalize
While malt cake may not be the most nutritious snack, its unique taste and crispy texture make it one of many people's favorite snacks. It makes a delicious treat when served as an occasional snack or afternoon tea.
